$224,063Average Value$128Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Established neighborhood with striking 20th century homes
American flags hanging from front porches wave in the wind, and potted flowers on the edges of stoops stretch their necks toward the sun in Brighton Heights, a quiet neighborhood just 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. One of the neighborhood's most prominent features is its striking 20th-century homes, which sit on generous manicured lots along sidewalk-lined streets. "It's an older neighborhood, so every house is not the same. And you go inside, and you've got a high ceiling and wood beam work," says Bill Craig, an associate Broker with RE/MAX Select Realty. While American foursquares dominate the neighborhood, residents can also find meticulously maintained Queen Annes and Tudor Revivals, among other styles. The community's small commercial district embraces the neighborhood's historic charm, with local shops and eateries filling older brick buildings donning vibrantly colored awnings.
The streets of Brighton Heights have homes that are large and small all in the same area.
Residents of Brighton Heights take great pride in keeping this community the best it can be.
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Older, well-maintained homes
Homebuyers can find a variety of twentieth-century homes dotted throughout the neighborhood. "On the far end, there are brick houses built in the 50s, and then there are some older homes throughout. And, if you're looking to downsize, you've got ranches, which is unique for the city," Craig says. He's been selling in the Pittsburgh area for 40 years. Popular styles include brick American foursquares with dormers, Dutch Colonial Revivals with barn-shaped roofs, two-story prairie-style craftsman homes donning decorative rafters, Tudor Revivals featuring classic half-timbering, and Queen Annes with bay windows. Fixer-uppers can start below $50,000, while turn-key houses start around $100,000. Smaller, older yet well-maintained homes with two- to four-bedrooms can range from $100,000 to $175,000, while similar fully updated dwellings can sell for between $175,000 and $230,000. Larger, well-maintained homes with three- to five-bedrooms celebrate their historic charm with original stained-glass windows and tiled fireplaces. They often sell for between $230,000 and $400,000.
Brighton Heights has unique homes that give this area it's charm.
Look up and down the streets of Brighton Heights and find the best looking homes in the area.
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Pittsburgh schools emphasize college and career preparation
Kids may belong to the Pittsburgh Public School District, which includes Pittsburgh Marrow K-8 and Pittsburgh Perry High School, graded a C-minus or better on Niche. Perry High emphasizes college and career preparation through its 16 specialty Career and Technical Education programs.
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 prepares students for the future.
Pittsburgh Perry High School was built in 1890.
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Athletic fields and a swimming pool Brighton Heights Park
Brighton Heights Park is one of the most popular amenities here, offering a community swimming pool, a small playground, a basketball court and two fenced-in ball fields, where the Brighton Heights Athletic Association hosts its summer softball and baseball programs. Residents can also easily access Marmaduke Park, a small recreation ground featuring a modest playground. For a more extensive outdoor space, residents can travel just outside of town to Riverview Park, where a paved walking path snakes through its 251 acres past wooded hiking trails, a soccer field, a public pool, a playground, the only equestrian path in the area and the Allegheny Observatory.
Shoot and score at Marmaduke Park.
Brighton Heights Park is one of the great outdoor spaces in Brighton Heights.
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Shopping and dining along California Avenue
California Avenue is a popular walkable block full of local businesses, like Tom Friday's Market, a community mainstay since 1955 known for its hanging sides of beef. For a slice of pizza, residents can head to Pops & Son Pizzeria, another Brighton Heights staple. Look for California Coffee Bar's bright blue awning and patio seating to grab a drink. The cafe serves everything from coffee and smoothies to breakfast and lunch. California Coffee Bar takes its environmental impact seriously by buying biodegradable materials and recycling when possible. For a full-service grocery store, residents can head to nearby Bellevue, which has a Giant Eagle Supermarket.
Brighton Heights residents enjoying good conversation and a hot drink at California Coffee Bar.
Tom Friday's Market has the best cuts of meat in Brighton Heights.
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Route 65, I-279 nearby
Brighton Heights residents can easily access Downtown Pittsburgh by hopping on the nearby highways of Pennsylvania Route 65 or U.S. Interstate Highway 279. The neighborhood is also served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit's public Port Authority bus system, with stops located along California Avenue, Brighton Road, Cambronne Street and Shadeland Ave. To travel internationally, residents can head about 20 miles west on nearby U.S. Interstate Highway 376 to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Route 65 follows the Ohio River just outside of Brighton Heights.
Brighton Heights residents have easy access to I-279 for travel into or away from the city.
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Events by the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation
Brighton Heights Citizens Federation holds several popular annual events, including the Bright the Night holiday light ceremony in Legion Park and a Halloween Parade along Davis Avenue. Residents can also enjoy a slew of reoccurring events at the nearby Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Woods Run branch, including regular kids' story times, art workshops and adult book clubs.
Residents are fortunate to have the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation.
The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation is located on the main business strip.
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There are not enough small and/or successful businesses in Brighton Heights. There is also a lot of crime in the area. I would like to see more police officers walking and patrolling instead of driving around. I would like more neighborhood watch teams organized in the Brighton Heights and Marshall-Shadeland area.
3.0Current Resident
11/22/2020Niche Review
Amazing neighbors but there is a lot of gun violence. Some areas of Brighton Heights are safer than others.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brighton Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brighton Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $207,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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